Solve the problem using the elimination method.
-There were 41,000 people at a ball game in Los Angeles. The day's receipts were $322,000. How many people paid $14 for reserved seats and how many paid $5 for general admission?
A)11,750 paid $14 and 29,250 paid $5
B)13,000 paid $14 and 28,000 paid $5
C)28,000 paid $14 and 13,000 paid $5
D)29,250 paid $14 and 11,750 paid $5

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Let x be the number of people who paid $14 and y be the number who paid $5. The equations are: x + y = 41,000 and 14x + 5y = 322,000. Solving these using elimination gives x = 13,000 and y = 28,000.

Solve the Problem Using the Elimination Method